Serving 365 students in grades 6-8, South Fremont Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Fremont Jr High School's student population of 365 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Fremont Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Fremont Jr High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#571 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
19%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
79%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Fremont Jr High School's ranking?
South Fremont Jr High School is ranked #571 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend South Fremont Jr High School?
365 students attend South Fremont Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of South Fremont Jr High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Fremont Jr High School?
South Fremont Jr High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Fremont Jr High School offer ?
South Fremont Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Fremont Jr High School part of?
South Fremont Jr High School is part of Fremont County Joint School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School
June 06, 2025 (Friday)
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